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Usefulness of immunoadsorption therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus associated with transverse myelitis. A case report.

Authors :
Taniguchi Y
Yorioka N
Okushin S
Oda H
Usui K
Yamakido M
Source :
The International journal of artificial organs [Int J Artif Organs] 1995 Dec; Vol. 18 (12), pp. 799-801.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Transverse myelitis (TM) is a very rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its prognosis is poor. It therefore needs to be treated aggressively. We describe a patient suffering from SLE associated with TM, who responded well to a combination of immunoadsorption therapy and steroid mini-pulse therapy. His serum interleukin 6 levels as well as clinical indicators fell to normal after this treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0391-3988
Volume :
18
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The International journal of artificial organs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8964648